The PG Diploma will enable suitably qualified Health and Social Care Professionals to develop their leadership and change management knowledge and skills in order to contribute to the continuous development of education provision within their learning and teaching environment. Teachers will be facilitated to evaluate the evidence base underpinning teaching practice and identify areas that would benefit from further research and develop the knowledge and skills in order to audit learning and teaching activities and the learning environment and facilitate necessary change.

Programme learning outcomes

Attributes Developed

Awards

Ref.

Explore in depth the conceptual models, theories and frameworks that support the provision of educational practice

K

PGCert, PGDip

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding through the scholarship of teaching

K

PGCert, PGDip

Evaluate strategies that will enhance the quality of learning, teaching and assessment

K

PGCert, PGDip

Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the conceptual models, theories and frameworks that support leadership in the context of educational practice

K

PGCert, PGDip

Utilise in depth knowledge and critical appraisal skills through research evaluation

K

PGCert, PGDip

Undertake audit that will enhance the quality of the learning and teaching experience

K

PGCert, PGDip

Analyse and systematically evaluate the journey of learning for both teacher and student

C

PGCert, PGDip

Utilise self-directed and autonomous approaches to research and enquiry, generating a deeper understanding of the concepts of learning and teaching

C

PGCert, PGDip

Critically explore the effectiveness of learning and teaching strategies through the synthesis of innovative approaches

C

PGCert, PGDip

Be cognisant of the complexities of curriculum design through creativity

C

PGCert, PGDip

Analyse and evaluate approaches to leadership in order to facilitate the delivery of high quality learning and teaching

C

PGCert, PGDip

Initiate audit activities that measure effectiveness of learning and teaching

C

PGCert, PGDip

Critically appraise learning and teaching research through systematic review in order to deliver evidence based learning and identify areas for further research

C

PGCert, PGDip

Design creative and innovative learning, teaching and assessment strategies to support the development of professional knowledge and practice

P

PGCert, PGDip

Plan, facilitate and evaluate learning through critical thinking and enquiry

P

PGCert, PGDip

Utilise a range of resources to effectively manage development of self and others

Adopt a critical reflexive stance towards their own practice and its development

T

PGCert, PGDip

Work collaboratively with colleagues, through team work and leadership, to ensure that resources are managed responsibly

T

PGCert, PGDip

Become autonomous, utilising professionalism to all aspects of their role whilst effectively communicating and working in partnership with colleagues from a range of disciplines to explore learning

T

PGCert, PGDip

Show critical awareness of current issues much of which is at the forefront of their academic or professional discipline

T

PGCert, PGDip

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Programme structure

Part-time

This programme is studied part-time over three to five years, consisting of 120 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2018/9 academic year.